What is a George Nelson work worth?
1821–1905 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 103 works by George Nelson with a published auction price sold between $405Sign up free to see and $1,678Sign up free to see, and the median is $756Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $778Sign up free to see across 48 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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George Nelson prices by medium
- Auction results
- 109
- Sold rate
- 94%
- Active at auction
- 2010–2026
- Median price
- $756Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $9.5kSign up free to see & Associates. CSS Unit, Clarke Auction Gallery, Jan 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $500–$2.3kSign up free to see | $1.7kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 2 | $2.4k–$2.4kSign up free to see | $2.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Clarke Auction Gallery (43), Circle Auction (12), Cottone Auctions (10)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 12 | $419–$750Sign up free to see | $486Sign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 33 | $500–$1.2kSign up free to see | $800Sign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 22 | $763–$2.2kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
Recent George Nelson sales
- for Herman Miller 48 Bench (1946/ 2020), produced 2020 Beech — $1,200Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- for Herman Miller 48 Bench (1946/ 2019), produced 2019 Beech — $1,300Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- for Herman Miller 60 Bench (1946/ 2019), produced 2019 Beech — $1,300Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- for Herman Miller 60 Bench (1946/ 2020), produced 2020 Beech — $1,300Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- for Herman Miller 72 Bench (1946/ ca. 2005), produced circa 2005 Beech — $950Sign up free to see, Circle Auction, Sep 26, 2026
- Coconut Chair and Ottoman, enameled and chromed steel — $1,750Sign up free to see, Abell Auction Company, Jul 16, 2026
- for Herman Miller Slat Bench — $1,625Sign up free to see, Abell Auction Company, Jun 18, 2026
- for Herman Miller Bed — $2,375Sign up free to see, Abell Auction Company, Jun 18, 2026
Questions about George Nelson prices
What is a George Nelson work worth?
Based on 103 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by George Nelson have sold for a median of $756, and half of them sold between $405 and $1,678. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by George Nelson sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $9,500 for “& Associates. CSS Unit” at Clarke Auction Gallery in January 2018.
Which George Nelson medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $2,400 (2 sales).
How often do George Nelson works sell at auction?
94% of the 109 lots recorded between 2010 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a George Nelson work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
George Nelson have appeared at auction 109 times in ArtSell’s records between 2010 and 2026; 103 sold, a sell-through rate of 94%.
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